Pancreatic cancer here, three years from diagnosis and in complete remission, I don’t communicate well with others about this but your ability to express your journey helps me feel somewhat normal.
@@kenb1166 i didn't communicate at all the first time I had it in 2021. This time, I decided to just document the whole thing for me, my kids and anyone willing to listen. Thanks for watching and Im glad you felt some normalcy. I know how hard that is sometimes
I’ve always thought that cancer treatments were 90% mind over matter. You’ve just backed that up! Continued prayers for you and your family through this part of life that nobody asks for but many receive. Stay positive, Al!
Not quite 90% It helps though. It still takes a toll on the body. Thank you for your continued support. That's a huge part of my mindset with this whole ordeal. I really appreciate that.
I’m 5’8” and 140 is my normal weight…when I had my chemo/6 weeks radiation first throat cancer I dropped down to 117…. No feeding tube…..no one told me to try to gain weight before treatment
Unfortunately no one told me either the first time. I learned a hard lesson. This being the second time going through this same cancer, I remembered losing 40+ pounds and vowed to myself that I wouldn't become that frail and weak again. Sad thing is, all the "professionals" never tell you how to prepare, they just tell you what to expect
Sir, you are like a million others. Cancer is tough. Chemo can be tougher. After two eighteen months chemo regimens, I finally got remission. Everything they gave me made me sick. They had a pill to counteract everything I complained about. The pills in their totality were worse than the original symptoms. I complained about that; doc told me it was "all in my head." I quit him, continued the chemo elsewhere, quit all the pills and smoked weed for relief. This was the ticket, and yes, it was all in my head. I'm not suggesting any of this for anyone. And I sincerely hope your treatments are successful. I have no advice. We all handle ourselves differently. Folks would tell me, "Damn, you beat cancer." No, I didn't. I beat chemo.
Yes. My apologies for my disappearance from the channel. I found out in September that the PET scan showed that it's gone. I'm cancer free. I've spent every moment with my kids since and went back to work. This second bout really drove home the fact that I'm not immortal. I won't live forever. I should prepare for the end and leave a legacy for my kids to remember and cherish. But for now, all is well. Thank you for the comment. And thank you for the concern. You are much appreciated ♥️
@@night_al I'm so glad to read this. I'm extremely new to your channel, I was just watching "Engraving a Headstone" before finding this one and was disheartened that this was the latest upload. Wishing you all the best mate, from the UK.
Pancreatic cancer here, three years from diagnosis and in complete remission, I don’t communicate well with others about this but your ability to express your journey helps me feel somewhat normal.
@@kenb1166 i didn't communicate at all the first time I had it in 2021. This time, I decided to just document the whole thing for me, my kids and anyone willing to listen. Thanks for watching and Im glad you felt some normalcy. I know how hard that is sometimes
Incredible success!😊 my neck looked a little like that after welding without covering up.
Holy shizzy! From welding?! Wow
I’ve always thought that cancer treatments were 90% mind over matter. You’ve just backed that up!
Continued prayers for you and your family through this part of life that nobody asks for but many receive. Stay positive, Al!
Not quite 90%
It helps though. It still takes a toll on the body. Thank you for your continued support. That's a huge part of my mindset with this whole ordeal. I really appreciate that.
@@night_al
Hi, Al! I was just thinking about you yesterday and wondering how you were doing. It’s great to hear from you!0
I’m 5’8” and 140 is my normal weight…when I had my chemo/6 weeks radiation first throat cancer I dropped down to 117…. No feeding tube…..no one told me to try to gain weight before treatment
Unfortunately no one told me either the first time. I learned a hard lesson. This being the second time going through this same cancer, I remembered losing 40+ pounds and vowed to myself that I wouldn't become that frail and weak again.
Sad thing is, all the "professionals" never tell you how to prepare, they just tell you what to expect
praying for you ❤Stay strong
I appreciate that! Thank you so much ❤️
Hey, Al - I’m thinking about you and wondering how you are doing. I hope you’re healing ❤️🩹
Hope your doing well .
I used to always have a couple beers before bed. Helped me sleep
Sir, you are like a million others. Cancer is tough. Chemo can be tougher. After two eighteen months chemo regimens, I finally got remission.
Everything they gave me made me sick. They had a pill to counteract everything I complained about. The pills in their totality were worse than the original symptoms.
I complained about that; doc told me it was "all in my head." I quit him, continued the chemo elsewhere, quit all the pills and smoked weed for relief.
This was the ticket, and yes, it was all in my head.
I'm not suggesting any of this for anyone. And I sincerely hope your treatments are successful. I have no advice. We all handle ourselves differently.
Folks would tell me, "Damn, you beat cancer." No, I didn't. I beat chemo.
Continuing to pray for you. 🙏
Thank you
Praying for your strength and healing !🙏🙏
Thank you so much ❤️
Any updates on how you are doing? Thoughts and prayers
Yes. My apologies for my disappearance from the channel. I found out in September that the PET scan showed that it's gone. I'm cancer free.
I've spent every moment with my kids since and went back to work.
This second bout really drove home the fact that I'm not immortal. I won't live forever. I should prepare for the end and leave a legacy for my kids to remember and cherish.
But for now, all is well.
Thank you for the comment. And thank you for the concern. You are much appreciated ♥️
@@night_al I'm so glad to read this. I'm extremely new to your channel, I was just watching "Engraving a Headstone" before finding this one and was disheartened that this was the latest upload.
Wishing you all the best mate, from the UK.
🙏🙏🙏🙏